REGISTRATION FOR THE SUMMER COURSE IS OVER.
FOR ADDITIONAL ADMISSION, PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Two-week Course | Four-week Course | |
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| Beginning | 13 July 2026 | 13 July 2026 |
| End | 24 July 2026 | 7 August 2026 |
| Duration | 2 weeks, 2–3 classes every working day | 4 weeks, 2–3 classes every working day |
| Volume | 50 academic hours, including cultural lectures | 100 academic hours, including cultural lectures |
| Price | 560 Eur | 850 Eur |
| Discounts | A student who takes the Lithuanian language winter and/or summer course for the second time in succession gets a discount of 10%. The same discount applies to a student who attended the full Lithuanian language semester course and right after finishing it takes the winter or summer course. |
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| Registration | Until 28June 2026 (provided there are spots left) |
Until 28 June 2026 (provided there are spots left) |
| Deadline of Payment | 28 June 2026 | 28 June 2026 |
| Visa | Students of the summer course are not eligible to obtain the national visa (D) or temporary residence permit through mediation of Vilnius University. | |
| Credits | 3 ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| Levels | Group 1 - A1 Group 2 - A2 Group 3 - A2+ Group 4 - B1 Group 5 - B2 (Group 6 - C1) |
Group 1 - A1 Group 2 - A2 Group 3 - A2+ Group 4 - B1 Group 5 - B2 (Group 6 - C1) |
| Students study in groups the levels of which are indicated above. To get a confirmation of the language proficiency level achieved, students can take a proficiency level examination which is for a fee and is held several times a year. More information about the level examinations. | ||
| Who can study? | All individuals 16 years of age and above. Individuals younger that 16 years of age may be admitted but it is more of an exception. |
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| Placement | Before the course actually starts, those who know at teast some Lithuanian will do a placement test online. Beginner students will automatically be assigned to group 1. | |
| Classes | The duration of a class is 2 academic hours (1.5 hours). Classes take place at the Faculty of Philology, Vilnius University (Universiteto g. 5, 01513 Vilnius). Classes start at 8.30 am and often finish at 3.00 pm. There can be guided tours or other events afterwards. An example of a typical day of the summer course when it takes place on-site |
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| Cultural Lectures | After language classes are finished, cultural lectures on Vilnius University, Lithuanian history, country's nature, sociolinguistic situation, political realities, callendar festivals, etc., are held in the afternoon. | |
| Map of Rooms | Link | |
| Guided Tours | On weekdays, guided tours round Vilnius University, the Old Town, Palace of the Grand Dukes, KGB Museum, etc., are organised. On weekends, guided tours to remarkable sites of Lithuania are organised by bus. |
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| Teaching Tools | Included in the course price. | |
| Language of Instructions | Explanations for beginners are delivered in English. In higher groups, Lithuanian is the primary language of communication. |
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| Certificate | At the end of the course, a certicate will be issued. It, however, is not a confirmation of one's language proficiency level. |
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| Student Card | Students cannot obtain the Lithuanian student card. | |
| Scholarships | Scholarships are awarded by the Education Exchanges Support Foundation. The call for scholarships is usually open for limited time from late January to mid March. The link will be made available on this website during the call period. Applications can be submitted by students, professors, and researchers of foreign institutions of higher education (not those of Lithuania) as well as by individuals of Lithuanian descent. |
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| How to pay for the course? | By bank transfer. At a local bank provided it carries out cash operations. In the Post Office and PayPost branches. There is no possibility to pay for the course in cash or by debit and credit cards at Vilnius University. There is no possibility to pay for the course through online payment platforms, e.g. PayPal, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. Upon student's request, an invoice can be issued before making the payment. |
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| Refund | In two weeks from the start of the course, having received the student's written request, payment for the course, excluding the amount for the classes attended, can be refunded. | |
| Library | Non-members of Vilnius University can obtain library membership for a fee. They will be able to use library services with some restrictions. More information |
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REGISTRATION
| How to Register for the Course |
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| ● If you want to sign up for the course, please fill out this application form. ● You will get a confirmation about your admission by email. Double check your email to make sure it is correct. ● Fields marked by asterics are mandatory. ● By pressing the button "SEND", you give Vilnius University your permission to collect and process your personal date in accordance with the requirements for personal data protection set forth in Vilnius University Privacy Policy, General Data Protection Regulation, the Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Legal Protection of Personal Data, and other legal acts. |
VISAS
Students of the summer course are not eligible to obtain the national visa (D) through mediation of Vilnius University.
ACCOMMODATION
APARTMENTS OF VILNIUS UNIVERSITY
| Address | M. K. Čiurlionio St 1, 03104 Vilnius | |
| Phone | +370 676 39130 | |
| Types of Room | ● Single room ● Single with living-room area ● Double ● Double room (living room and double bedroom) |
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| Distance to Vilnius University | 15 minutes on foot Good connection by public transport. |
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| Registration Desk | 24/7 | |
| Conveniences | ● Bath with a shower ● Free wi-fi ● Flat screen TV ● Fridge ● Kettle ● Room service once a week. ● Bedding changed once a week. ● Shared kitchen and laundry free for use. |
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| More information | Link | |
SCHOLARSHIPS
Students, professors, and researchers of foreign institutions of higher education as well as individuals of Lithuanian descent can submit their scholarship applications for the Lithuanian language summer course in July 2026. Applications are accepted until 18 March 2026 local time (+2GMT).
